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One of the leading most respected resources for weight loss surgery information on the web. We cover the revolutionary type 2 diabetes treatment option, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass and LAP-BAND® surgery to help you learn more about weight loss surgery and to further investigate just what it takes to put your life on a path that leads you back to health and away from the deathly grip of obesity.

Bariatric weight loss surgery (Gastric Bypass Roux en-Y - the Golden Standard) is the only proven method that results in long term weight loss. This proven surgical approach is the benchmark to which other operations are compared, for evaluation of their quality and effectiveness. Below is summary overview of what you need to know to get started investigating bariatric weight loss surgery.

Gastric bypass achieves its effects by creating a very small stomach pouch from which the rest of the stomach is permanently divided and separated. The treatment works by reducing food intake, and reducing the feeling of hunger. The result is a very early sense of fullness, followed by a very profound sense of satisfaction therefore less calories are consumed. Find out more detailed information about the gastric bypass surgery procedure here.

How do you, your doctor and or insurance determine whether you are a candidate for weight loss surgery? Generally, if you are or have:

a BMI that is greater than 40, surgery should be considered. If it is greater than 35, and is accompanied by a serious comorbidity, surgery may be medically necessary. To find out your BMI, use the BMI calculator.

comorbidities from being overweight? We look for health effects that are known to be caused by, or aggravated by serious obesity.

Why gastric bypass? What about other weight loss surgery options? We consider Gastric Bypass to be the premium operation, offering the best combination of maximum weight control, and minimum nutritional risk. Weight loss of 80 - 100% of excess body weight is achievable for most patients, and long-term maintenance of weight loss is very successful -- but does require adherence to a simple and straightforward behavioral regimen. Decisions on what weight loss treatment to recommend to patients with morbid obesity should depend on their wishes for outcomes, on the need for treatment, and on the surgeons explanation of options for treatment and the current information on probable safety, efficacy, advantages and risks. Learn more about the various weight loss surgery options here.

GastricBypass.com's contributing bariatric surgeons were the first in the world to perform Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass, Roux en-Y, and the rest of the world followed their lead. We suggest you find the best surgeon that uses only the latest proven medical techniques, including Laparoscopic surgery, advanced pain management techniques, and long-term support and follow-up.

You have come this far so we know that you are determined to learn more about weight loss surgery and further investigate just what it takes to put your life on a path that leads you back to health and away from the deathly grip of obesity. Remember, weight loss surgery is a last resort treatment meaning you have tried and failed to change any one or combination of the following factors/treatments: environmental / behavioral (dietary, physical exercise), biological (pharmacological).